Janhvi Kapoor Slams AI Morphed Video: Bordering On Sexual Assault
Janhvi Kapoor calls the AI-morphed video of her song Chuttamalle deeply violating and bordering on sexual assault, thanking Jr NTR for his support.
Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor has delivered a powerful and stinging rebuke regarding the recent circulation of an AI-morphed video featuring her song 'Chuttamalle'. The actress described the criminal misuse of technology to objectify women as "deeply violating" and stated that such actions are "bordering on sexual assault."
Taking to her Instagram story, Kapoor addressed the growing menace of deepfakes and digital manipulation, emphasizing that the issue is much larger than just a single incident or a single video.
A Violation of Humanity and Consent
The actress highlighted that the digital sphere has become a new frontier for the harassment women have faced for years. She noted that while women have always dealt with the "gaze" and constant negotiations for safety, technology has now expanded these threats into the digital realm.
"Consent, choice, and respect for a woman’s body should be among the basic notions of humanity," Kapoor stated. She expressed frustration over how fundamental boundaries are often treated as "nuanced" or "complicated" by those who refuse to respect a woman's autonomy.
Kapoor also pointed out a systemic flaw in how society approaches safety, arguing that the conversation should move beyond simply telling women to "protect your daughters" and instead focus on addressing the behavior of those committing these acts.
Industry Support: Jr NTR and Others Stand Firm
In the wake of the controversy, Janhvi Kapoor expressed her profound gratitude to her 'Devara' co-star Jr NTR for his vocal support. The actor had previously condemned the morphed video, calling the act "disgusting, sick and shameless."
Kapoor noted that when a public figure of Jr NTR's stature speaks up about an issue that does not directly affect him, it creates a significant impact for all women who have experienced similar harassment. She also extended her thanks to industry veterans and peers, including:
- Chiranjeevi
- Vijay Deverakonda
- Khushbu Sundar
These actors joined the call to condemn the immoral practice of using AI to disrespect women and called for decisive action against those responsible.
The Digital Threat to Women's Safety
The actress concluded her statement by questioning why women are still forced to fight for the most basic right: being treated and seen as human beings. The incident has reignited a fierce debate regarding the lack of legal and social safeguards against the misuse of Artificial Intelligence to create non-consensual, explicit, or degrading content.